MSM in Public Health/Public Policy

Area of Study Overview

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The Public Health/Public Policy area of study is designed to help students analyze public health issues, evaluate methods of intervention, and recommend new approaches to implementation. Examples of health issues include the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, racial and ethnic health disparities, the relationship between health and the built environment, improving health outcomes through poverty and violence prevention, links between management and management of health systems, and the links between health and marketing, communication, and technology.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

MNP-502	Leadership and Management in Public Service in the 21st Century	3
MNP-530	Human Resource Management for Public Service	3
MPL-510	Research Methods in Public Service	3
MNP-520	Economic Issues for Public Service Managers	3
MNP-540	Finance and Accounting for Managers in Public Service	3

Students select one of the following:

MNP-560	Marketing Management for Public Service	3
MNP-510	Project Management in Public Service	3

II. Areas of Study (12 Credits)

MSP-540	Advanced Studies in Healthcare	3
MSP-542	Epidemiology	3

Students select two of the following:

MSP-642	Legal Issues in Healthcare	3
MSP-662	Practical Grant Writing	3
MSP-640	Healthcare Operations and Systems	3

III. Core Advanced Level Courses (6 Credits)

MNP-515	Leading Strategic Change in Public Service	3
MPL-710	Public Service Capstone	3

Total Credit Hours: 36

NOTE:  Additional courses may be available to satisfy this area. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the area of study in Public Health/Public Policy, graduates will be able to:

• effectively analyze what social, political, environmental, and economic forces influence the health of populations;
• classify causes of disease and the impact they have on public health;
• evaluate interventions to combat public health issues; and
• make suggestions to improve policy and public health practice.